MCSE Windows server 2003- P13: Windows Server 2003 is, of course, more secure, more reliable, more available, and easier to administer than any previous version of Windows. Let’s take a close look at the platform and how it compares to Microsoft Windows 2000. This lesson provides a brief overview of the Windows Server 2003 family, focusing on the differences among the product editions: Web Edition, Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, and Datacenter Edition. | Objective Troubleshoot User Authentication 15-35 Objective Troubleshoot User Authentication Without proper authentication a user will be unable to access network resources and in some cases will not be able to log on to his or her local computer. At the root of authentication is the combination of username and password which comprise the user s credentials. If there is a mismatch between what the user believes his or her credentials to be and what the authenticating system expects the user will not be able to connect to that resource. If that resource is the local computer the user will not be able to log on at all. Please purchase PDF Split-Merge on to remove this watermark. 15-36 Chapter 15 Managing Users Computers and Groups Objective Questions 1. A traveling user has been away from the office for several months. The laptop computer with which the user travels is not configured for dial-in access to the corporate network because it is used mostly for presentations and client documentation. Upon returning to the office and connecting to the corporate network the user is unable to log on to his or her computer using a local account and is presented with the Log on Failed dialog box. What should you do A. Reset the user s password in Active Directory. B. Reset the user s computer account in Active Directory. C. Use the password reset disk for that user to reset the password on the local computer. D. Disconnect the computer from the network and then restart the computer. 2. A user has returned from an extended business trip and reconnects his or her computer to the network. The user is able to log on but is not able to connect to any network resources. You examine the accounts associated with the user in Active Directory Users And Computers and note that the computer account for the user s laptop is marked with a red X icon. What should you do to solve the problem A. Reset the user s password in Active Directory. B. Reset the laptop .
